Question 22 of 498
PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators
Which data type is the result of: value = 10 // 3?
⚠ Common exam trap
Python Institute often tests the distinction between / (true division returning float) and // (floor division returning int), trapping candidates who assume all division in Python returns a float.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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int
The // operator in Python performs floor division, which divides the left operand by the right operand and returns the largest integer less than or equal to the result. Since both 10 and 3 are integers, the result is an integer (3), not a float. Therefore, the data type of value is int.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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float
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: floor division of integers yields integer.
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str
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect.
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int
Why this is correct
Correct: // with two ints returns int.
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bool
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect.
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Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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